UW Sustainability Awards & Recognition 2007-2008

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A- on the Green Report Card
The College Sustainability Report Card is the only independent evaluation of campus and endowment sustainability activities at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In contrast to the academic focus on sustainability in research and teaching, the Report Card examines colleges and universities, as institutions, through the lens of sustainability.

UW Housing & Food Services Recycler of the Year Award
University of Washington Housing and Food Services was recognized as Recycler of the Year for overcoming significant barriers to expand residence hall recycling.

Commuter Challenge Diamond Award
The goal of the Diamond Awards is to publicly recognize those local businesses and employee transportation coordinators that regularly go “above and beyond” when it comes to providing trip reduction programs to employees. Commuter Challenge showcases effective employee transportation programs in the King County region.

Best Workplaces for Commuters
Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) is an innovative membership program that provides qualified employers with national recognition and an elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits, such as free or low cost bus passes and vanpool fares and strong telework programs.